Deception – TV Series Review
Read our review of Deception, the Finnish drama on Walter Presents. A gripping tale of wealth, betrayal, and desire, starring Daniel Virtanen Continue reading Deception – TV Series Review
Little Siberia – Netflix Film Review
If you’ve read any of Antti Tuomainen’s books, you’ll quickly get a sense of his style. It’s almost like the Coen Brothers wrote Finnish crime novels. There’s a quirky sense of humour that permeates his work, inevitably some violence along … Continue reading Little Siberia – Netflix Film Review
Arctic Circle Season Three – TV Series Review
Arctic Circle is back for a third season on Channel 4’s Walter Presents, and fans of this popular Finnish drama won’t be disappointed. It packs a real punch, and, to put it mildly, there’s a lot going on in this … Continue reading Arctic Circle Season Three – TV Series Review
Mattias Skoglund unveils ‘The Home’ as it premiers at SXSW Festival
As SXSW gears up for its highly anticipated film premieres, Swedish director Mattias J. Skoglund is preparing to unveil his latest psychological horror, The Home. Speaking to Nordic Watchlist over Zoom from Austin, Texas, just days before the film’s debut, … Continue reading Mattias Skoglund unveils ‘The Home’ as it premiers at SXSW Festival
Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Elliott Crosset Hove reunites with fellow Danish star Sandra Guldberg Kampp in Electric Child. Hove and Kampp previously worked together in the fantastic Wildland, and he would later re-team with director Hlynur Pálmason for the Icelandic epic Godland. Electric Child … Continue reading Electric Child – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Exploring Collaboration in Thomas Enger and Johanna Gustawsson’s Son
Ahead of its first publication Son, the first instalment of a gripping new series by Thomas Enger and Johanna Gustawsson, is already making waves. The book has already sparked international interest, selling rights in 17 languages, even before its official … Continue reading Exploring Collaboration in Thomas Enger and Johanna Gustawsson’s Son
Nordic New Releases: March Monthly Guide
Discover the latest Nordic New Releases in our March Monthly Guide and find out which titles to add to your Nordic Watchlist this month. FILMS & TV SERIES Arctic Circle Season Three | TV Series | Walter Presents/Channel 4 | … Continue reading Nordic New Releases: March Monthly Guide
The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Frida Kempff’s breathtaking biopic of Swedish swimming sensation, Sally Bauer, opens with failure. Bauer (Josefin Neldén) is gasping for air; we can almost feel the ache in her arms as she struggles to keep her head above the water. She … Continue reading The Swedish Torpedo – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Usually, when a film makes you want to visit the location in which it was shot, it implies sunny Mediterranean coastlines or dramatic, isolated scenery. But a decaying, pulsating hotel that won’t let you leave? Surely, that’s the stuff of … Continue reading Mr. K – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – February | Monthly Roundup
Each month, Nordic Watchlist curates the best in film, TV, and literature from across the Nordic region, bringing you our standout picks in one place. Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page is your go-to roundup for the most compelling … Continue reading Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – February | Monthly Roundup
The Grave In The Ice by Satu Rämö – Book Review
While they may feature prominently in many Nordic Noir TV Series, and indeed a whole generation of memes were created around Sofie Gråbøl’s knitwear in The Killing, there are not many Nordic Noir books where Nordic knitting patterns prove pivotal. … Continue reading The Grave In The Ice by Satu Rämö – Book Review
5 Nordic Films to Watch at Glasgow Film Festival 2025
The Glasgow Film Festival enjoys its twenty-first birthday this year, opening on February 26 and running until March 9. The festival continues to grow, annually, with audience numbers on the rise and a host of international stars walking the red … Continue reading 5 Nordic Films to Watch at Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Son by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger – Book Review
The body doesn’t lie, even when the mouth does. For psychologists, body language can say much more about a situation than words ever can. Even the most hardened liar finds it hard to control the often minuscule signals the body … Continue reading Son by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger – Book Review
Evilside Review – New Walter Presents Series
A small, isolated town seemingly fuelled by gossip and the church. A chilly welcome to “mainlanders”. School bullying. Ableist discrimination. A persistent fear of the occult. LARPing. A detective with a series case of burnout. Walter Presents: Evilside is a … Continue reading Evilside Review – New Walter Presents Series
Home Sweet Home – Film Review
On paper, Frelle Petersen’s Home Sweet Home might not seem as engaging as it sounds—but its nearly two-hour runtime unfolds into a compelling and deeply affecting experience, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance from lead actress Jette Søndergaard. … Continue reading Home Sweet Home – Film Review
Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
From the snow-covered mountains of Åre—where no one is safe—to the sun-soaked beauty of Gotland, Netflix has delivered a thrilling crime drama with The Åre Murders and followed it up with something far more lighthearted in Love Forever. For those … Continue reading Love Forever – Netflix Film Review
R.I.P. Henry – TV Series Review
After I’d finished wiping away the tears that coincided with the closing credits of R.I.P. Henry’s final episode, I started to give some thought as to how I’d best describe this show; a show that I’m fairly certain for the … Continue reading R.I.P. Henry – TV Series Review
Wisting Series Three – TV Review
There’s a big caveat for anyone reading this and confused over Wisting series three. For viewers in the UK, series three of Wisting, airing on the BBC, differs from the version originally shown in Norway. For the UK (and many … Continue reading Wisting Series Three – TV Review
The Åre Murders – Netflix TV Show Review
As the cold weather lingers, there’s nothing better than getting wrapped up in a gripping Nordic crime thriller. The Åre Murders is the perfect winter watch, taking us away from the usual city-based crime dramas and into the breathtaking yet … Continue reading The Åre Murders – Netflix TV Show Review
Nordic New Releases: February Monthly Guide
Discover the latest Nordic New Releases in our February Monthly Guide and find out which titles to add to your Nordic Watchlist this month. FILMS & TV SERIES The Åre Murders | TV Series | Netflix | 6th February Suspended … Continue reading Nordic New Releases: February Monthly Guide
Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – January | Monthly Roundup
Each month, Nordic Watchlist curates the best in film, TV, and literature from across the Nordic region, bringing you our standout picks in one place. Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page is your go-to roundup for the most compelling … Continue reading Nordic Spotlight: Best in Screen and Page – January | Monthly Roundup
Danish actor Marco Ilsø discusses working on Viaplay’s biker gang drama ‘Bullshit’
Many might recognise Danish actor Marco Ilsø from his role as Hvitserk in Vikings. His other work includes Wildmen, which is a film we strongly recommend you seek out if you are a fan of the actor. But before doing … Continue reading Danish actor Marco Ilsø discusses working on Viaplay’s biker gang drama ‘Bullshit’
Fatal Crossing – TV Series Review
Danish author Lone Theil’s debut crime novel Fatal Crossing (Pigerne Fra England-Båden) from 2015 ticks every box for a screen adaptation. The tale of a London-based Danish journalist, written by a former London-based Danish journalist, lends the book a sense … Continue reading Fatal Crossing – TV Series Review
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin – Film Review
Mats Steen died when he was just 25 years old. He was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative disease that ultimately robbed him of his life. A keen gamer, his story is told through talking heads and World of … Continue reading The Remarkable Life of Ibelin – Film Review
The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Film Review
Whether you’ve seen F.W. Murnau’s silent masterpiece Nosferatu or not, the image of Count Orlok emerging from below the deck of the Demeter is one of the most iconic in cinema history. And whilst we have Robert Eggers take on … Continue reading The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Film Review
Blackwater Review – New Walter Presents TV Series
Blackwater finally arrives on Channel 4’s Walter Presents with a stacked cast of famous Nordic stars and plenty of hype, having garnered significant praise across Scandinavia. But how does it translate here, and is it any good? The short answer: … Continue reading Blackwater Review – New Walter Presents TV Series
Into Thin Air by Ørjan Karlsson – Book Review
Our first book review of 2025 is Into Thin Air by Ørjan Karlsson. Norway – a picturesque land where crime is virtually non-existent and what little crime there is confined only to the urban surroundings of Oslo. Like the Norse … Continue reading Into Thin Air by Ørjan Karlsson – Book Review
Director Magnus von Horn Discusses The Girl With The Needle
If you haven’t heard of The Girl With The Needle yet then it might be possible you have been either hiding under a rock or need to spend more time on Nordic Watchlist. The Magnus von Horn-directed Danish film has … Continue reading Director Magnus von Horn Discusses The Girl With The Needle
The Girl With The Needle – Film Review
“You’ve done the right thing,” Dagmar Overbye reassures the desperate mothers who hand over their newborns to her for a not insignificant fee. She places a hand on their shoulder, smiles warmly and reassures them that their child will be … Continue reading The Girl With The Needle – Film Review
New Nordic TV Series for 2025
We are excited to announce what series are on their way in 2025. Here are the new Nordic TV Series for 2025! Here we will feature series that will be available on the BBC, Netflix, Walter Presents/Channel 4, and Viaplay USA and UK. Please note that some … Continue reading New Nordic TV Series for 2025